Belle Chasse holidays

Although I'd love to visit New Orleans during Mardi Gras, you can try to envision the colors and festivities year-round by visiting Mardi Gras World.
The tour starts with a video of the history of Mardi Gras and of the studio

The Jackson Barracks Military Museum is located in New Orleans. The museum offers visitors the chance to see historic battalion flags, dress uniforms, honors and decorations dating back to the American Revolution. In addition to the

Located in the heart of the Garden District, at 928 Felicity Street, the Sixth Baptist Church is a church that doesn't look too exciting (although we loved the pretty red brick facade). But the best thing about it is the gospel mass

Just off the Plaza de España is the Riverwalk Mall, better known as "The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk." Here you'll find typical souvenir shops, but beyond that, the mall is a nice place to go because it sits on the banks of the

Located in the heart of the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, parallel to the world famous Bourbon Street and its many bars, Royal Street is one of the main streets of the neighborhood, and one of our favorites. Compared to

Located in front of the grand entrance of the Oak Alley Plantation, with its 28 majestic oaks planted along a stretch of 400 meters, the Mississippi Riverwalk is a small dirt road that follows the river for several miles. With

Located at the southern end of the famous Canal Street, marking the western edge of the Old Quarter of New Orleans, Algiers Point sits on the Canal Street Wharf, and is the historical starting point for the ferry that crosses the

Located at the southern end of Poydras Street, not far from the French Quarter and just steps from the Mississippi Riverwalk, is a great mall that we were delighted to discover. There are some international stores like Gap and Ann

Located in the heart of the Museum District, the National World War Two Museum is one of the newest in the city, having opened in the early 2000's. It is rich and well-organized, providing the visitor with an interesting perspective

The National D-Day Museum Foundation is one of the most emblematic places of the city of New Orleans, in the state of Louisiana. You can visit the most incredible works, which will transmit an unforgettable passion.

The Louisiana Children's Museum is in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. It's a museum that encourages good hygiene at home in order to teach children the importance of washing their hands with soap for at least 20 seconds at a time. This

In the dock on the Mississippi River, at the Riverwalk Marketplace entrance you'll find a beautiful square named after the city of New Orleans by Spain in 1976. There is a large fountain that surrounded by an inlaid bench with colored

This is a shop where you can listen to and buy great music. It's not very cheap but it's worth spending a little to get something good! The owner is a guy with a huge white beard that must have been there since the blues began. An

Nestled in the heart of St. Charles Avenue, the Robert E Lee Circle monument is very interesting. The central 18 meter monument is surrounded by greenery. After looking at the statue of General Lee, you can move on to the famous St.

This mansion was built in 1901 by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Julius Berwind, who had made their fortune in the coal industry. It was designed as a replica of a castle in France. Like most Newport mansions, the tour comes with an audio guide.

At 8 Canal Street, Harrah's Casino offers a different kind of entertainment from the ubiquitous drinking and jazz. It is indeed a huge casino, open day and night, offering visitors who are feeling lucky a wide choice of slot machines,

There are two companies that take people out on boat tours of the Mississippi River. The walk is 2 hours, which is a little too long, and it's $40 per person, which isn't cheap. Live music, though. There are dining options for the

At 333 Canal Street, which marks the western end of the Vieux Carre of New Orleans, Canal Place is a fun and enjoyable shopping center, which is well worth a visit when you have finished walking around the French Quarter. There are

Located in the heart of the Warehouse District and Garden District, Magazine Street is a long street that we just loved! It connects residential neighborhoods to the city center, many of which are still marred by Katrina. We found

Nestled in the Woldenberg Riverfront Park, south of the city of New Orleans and bordered by the Mississippi, the Holocaust memorial is one of the most recent historical monuments in the Big Easy. Built in the 2000's, it pays tributes

Located in the heart of the Warehouse District not far from the French Quarter of New Orleans, Lafayette Square is one of our favorite parks in the city. Bordered by the St. Charles Avenue on the north, by Camp Street to the south,

Located at the south of the city of New Orleans, adjacent to the Aquarium of the Americas and bordering the Mississippi, the Woldenberg Riverfront Park is one of the largest parks in the city (although it is nowhere near the size of

Every Saturday at 2 pm, this is where you'll find great jazz performances by some of the best groups in the city. There are chairs and air conditioning, but it's worth arriving early to get a place because it's quite small. The show

Located in the heart of New Orleans' French Quarter, just a short walk from the beautiful Jackson Square, the Jackson Brewery, at 600 Decatur Street, is an unmissable stop on your tour of the city. It is indeed an old brewery, built

In the heart of the French Quarter of the city of New Orleans, just a few steps from the famous Bourbon Street where alcohol flows freely and where music plays day and night, Chartres Street offers visitors a moment's respite from the

At number 524 St Louis Street, the New Orleans School of Cooking is undoubtedly an unusual place. In the heart of Old Quarter of New Orleans, it is a school where you can, for the sum of $ 27 per person including tax, spend nearly 3

New Orleans is a party town, with the most famous celebration being Mardi Gras, of course. But the celebrations don't stop there: soon it's time for St Patrick's Day, the internationally-celebrated Irish holiday. Expect it to be

The National D-Day Museum is in New Orleans, Louisiana. Step back in time for a night of 40's glamour and entertainment at the hottest nightclub in town! A spectacular three-course menu is offered by Chef John Besh, and it includes a

Nestled in the heart of the French Quarter, hidden away by Conti Street, Exchange Place is a charming little corner of the city with colorful facades, lovely terrace cafes, and remarkable wrought iron balconies. It's a pedestrianized

Nestled in the heart of Decatur Street, just steps from the Jackson Brewery and the Mississippi, the Blue Penguin Yogurt is a small shop like no other in New Orleans. There's no alcohol here, no Creole pralines, no Mardi Gras masks

Located at the entrance of the New Orleans School of Cooking, where you can learn how to prepare the main specialties of the region's famous Creole cuisine, the Louisiana General Store offers all the products you'll need in your

Marking the center of the historic French Quarter of New Orleans, the Washington Artillery Park is a small park overlooking the Cafe du Monde. We loved the nice views overlooking the cathedral and the town square and also the river

In the heart of the French Quarter, just steps from the famous Bourbon Street, with its bars and clubs, we found this shop completely by chance ... a lucky accident! It sells all kinds of candy, including the famous local specialty of

Nestled just steps from the French market, number 810 Decatur Street, Aunt Sally's is one of our favorite shops in New Orleans. How could it not be, as it is one of the city's finest purveyors of Creole pralines, amazing gourmet

The New Orleans Pharmacy Museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a historic building in the Vieux Carré Historic District, New Orleans. It has an extensive collection and interpretation provides educational

In the heart of the French Quarter, close to the French market and just steps from the Mississippi River and the famous shop Aunt Sally's Creole Pralines, Belle Louisiana is a charming gift shop. Tourists may first come in here for

The third statue in tribute to the ordinary people of the French market is dedicated to Michelle, a young woman sitting barefoot on the edge of a fountain. In short shorts and a shirt, she seems quite relaxed, but her face shares the

Among the statues in the French market, Jacques the butcher has his mouth open, probably frozen as he offers his meat to passersby. This bronze statue is the work of sculptor Eric Kaposta and was built in 1983 at the request of the